I have two four lists firming up for the journey, “essentials” ,”luxury”, “extreme luxury” and “real solar”. Here is the tentative “essentials” list. I would appreciate feedback … in case I left something out or really don’t need something.

Topper and the rack on top. That will cost around $2,700.

Goal Zero Yeti 150 Hand​y Kit, a solar panel/inverter to keep the laptop, Kindle, and iPod nano up to snuff. It is $500. (This may segue onto the “luxury list.)

Reflectix Bubble Pack Insulation for privacy over the windows. About $60 for the Reflectix and the velcro to hold it up. Also some felt, about $10’s worth.

Ashag runner rug from Lowes, costing around $40, to be the mattress. They are exactly 26″ wide and 74″ long. Perfect.

5 Scepter 5 gal Water Cans They will cost ~$105 and worth every penny. Add to that another $60 for hoses, shut off valves and a hose bandit.

Camp Chef Mountain Series 2 Burner/High Pressure Stove The double burner, 20,000 BTU, per burner, stove is $100. That plus the 20 lb propane tank (~$30 plus $20 worth of gas) should keep me in hot water for a month or two.

Dry Top 312201 12-by-20-Foot Super Heavy-Duty 10-Mil UV Treated Tarp, White
Shade is no joke since I will head to the desert. A white tarp, painter extension poles and some paracord should cost around $150. This size should give me some wind protection and privacy.

Safety items are on the essentials list. A fire extinguisher, a Slime Flat Tire Repair System, a heavy duty 16′ 6 gauge booster cable and a 20′ Ft Heavy Duty 10,000 Lb Tow Strap and a 900 lumen LED flashlight for protection. All of that should cost around $150.

Construction of bed and shelves should cost around $300 for labor and materials.